5 articles tagged with Smp.
How pension contributions are handled during UK maternity leave in 2026 -- employer obligations, employee choices, SMP impact, and protecting your retirement savings.
SMP pays 90% of earnings for 6 weeks then GBP 187.18/week. SPP pays GBP 187.18/week for 2 weeks. Here is the complete guide for 2026/27.
How employer-enhanced (contractual) maternity pay schemes top up SMP, and how to build a monthly budget for the drop from full pay to £194.32 a week — and then to nil.
SMP pays 90% of earnings for the first six weeks, then £184.03 per week for up to 33 more weeks. Here is exactly what to expect and how to plan.
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks: the first 6 weeks at 90% of average weekly earnings, then 33 weeks at £194.32/week (2026/27) or 90% of earnings if lower. You qualify if you've worked for your employer for 26 weeks by the 15th week before your due date.
